Lucky 13 (TV series)
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| Lucky 13 | |
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| Genre | Game show |
| Created by | Adrian Woolfe |
| Directed by | Ollie Bartlett |
| Presented by | |
| Theme music composer | Paul Farrer |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Adrian Woolfe Mark Wells Glenn Coomber Kevin Bacon Marcus Lemonis Aaron Stone Alastair Burlingham Gary Raskin David Schiff Scott Henry GW Wright Shaquille O'Neal Colin Smeeton Michael Parris Gina Rodriguez |
| Production locations | Worre Studios Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Editors | Jevan Ali Mark Sangster Mike Green |
| Running time | 42 Minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | July 18 – September 19, 2024 |
Lucky 13 is an American game show that aired on ABC from July 18 to September 19, 2024. The series is hosted by Shaquille O'Neal and Gina Rodriguez.
Format
[edit]Two complete games are played per episode, involving a group of 13 contestants. At the start of each game, one contestant is chosen at random and asked a series of 13 true/false questions, but is not immediately told which of their responses are correct. After answering all the questions, the contestant is given the opportunity to change any one answer if they wish, by using a Pepsi Play.
The contestant must then choose a Lucky Range that they believe contains their actual number of correct answers given, with cash values set according to the table below. If the Lucky Range is anything other than 13, they also choose a Lucky Number in that range that represents their guess at the exact number of correct answers.
| Lucky Range | 1-3 | 4-6 | 7-9 | 10-12 | 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnings | $5,000 | $15,000 | $25,000 | $100,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Lucky Number Winnings | $30,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $125,000 | - |
The answers are then revealed one at a time, in a different order than they were asked. Near the end of the sequence, the hosts offer a guaranteed cash prize that is equal to a fraction of the money at stake. The contestant may accept this offer and end the game early, or reveal the rest of the answers. If the contestant has chosen the correct Lucky Range, they win the money associated with it and can receive an additional $25,000 if they have also chosen the correct Lucky Number. If their number of correct answers falls outside their Lucky Range, they leave with nothing.[1]
Production
[edit]On May 3, 2024, it was announced that ABC had picked up Lucky 13 for a premiere on July 18, 2024, as part of its summer lineup.[2][3] The format was created by Adrian Woolfe, formerly of British studio and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? creator Celador.[4]
Lucky 13 was picked up without a traditional order, with producer Studio 1 instead pre-funding the program, and entering into a revenue sharing agreement with ABC on commercial advertising and product placement sold within.[4] While launching as one of ABC's highest-rated premieres for a summer series, advertising revenue fell below Studio 1's expectations. On November 14, 2024, it was reported that Lucky 13 had not been renewed for a second season by ABC, and that Studio 1 was restructuring its operations "to unlock and protect the value" of the format.[4]
As of December 12, 2024, no prize money has been awarded to any of the contestants. The first person to win, Krista Barbour, signed a contract stating prize money would be awarded within 120 days of the air date, which would have been November 15, 2024. Repeated attempts to reach out to ABC and Studio 1 have been unsuccessful.
Results
[edit]| Episode | Contestant | Pepsi Play | Predictions | Offer | Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Range | Lucky Number | Offer | Decision | Correct answers | Potential prize | |||
| 1 | Barrett Chesley | Not Used | 7-9 | 9 | $12,500 | Rejected | 10 | $0 |
| Krista Barbour | Not Used | 7-9 | 7 | $12,500 | Rejected | 7 | $50,000 | |
| 2[a][b] | Warren Usui[c] | Not Used | 13 | - | $80,000 | Rejected | 11 | $0 |
| Ashana Evans | Used | 7-9 | 7 | $12,500 | Accepted | 8 | $25,000 | |
| 3 | Luis "Brooklyn Lou" Munoz | Used | 7-9 | 9 | $3,750 | Accepted | 5 | $0 |
| Evan Baker | Used | 4-6 | 6 | $9,750 | Accepted | 12 | $0 | |
| 4[d] | Hans von Walter | Not Used | 10-12 | 11 | $27,000 | Rejected | 12 | $100,000 |
| Stephanie Wetzstein | Used | 7-9 | 7 | $3,750 | Rejected | 4 | $0 | |
| 5[a][e] | MarkAnthony Ball | Not Used | 10-12 | 10 | $24,000 | Rejected | 8 | $0 |
| Shannon Anderson | Used | 7-9 | 7 | $7,500 | Rejected | 7 | $50,000 | |
| 6 | Jonathan Greenstein | Not Used | 10-12 | 11 | $24,000 | Accepted | 9 | $0 |
| Rachel Traxler | Not Used | 7-9 | 7 | $17,500 | Accepted | 8 | $25,000 | |
| 7 | Ty Brazeal | Not Used | 7-9 | 8 | $12,500 | Rejected | 9 | $25,000 |
| Gleveen Mcbeth | Used | 10-12 | 11 | $32,000 | Rejected | 9 | $0 | |
| 8 | Darren Smith | Used | 7-9 | 9 | $5,000 | Rejected | 10 | $0 |
| Benjamin Parker | Not Used | 10-12 | 11 | $40,000 | Rejected | 11 | $125,000 | |
| 9 | Quay Eady | Used | 7-9 | 9 | $5,000 | Accepted | 4 | $0 |
| Ramon Vinluan | Used | 7-9 | 9 | $12,500 | Rejected | 8 | $25,000 | |
| 10 | Andrew Prelusky | Used | 7-9 | 8 | $5,000 | Rejected | 11 | $0 |
| Lauren McAlpin | Used | 10-12 | 10 | $14,000 | Accepted | 6 | $0 | |
- The contestant guessed the correct Lucky Range or Number or won the $1 million prize.
- The contestant took the offer and it was the right decision.
- The contestant took the offer but it was the wrong decision, regardless of whether or not the contestant guessed the correct Lucky Number.
- The contestant left with nothing.
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title [6][7] | Original air date [6][7] | Prod. code [6] | U.S. viewers (millions) | Rating (18-49) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Betting on Yourself" | July 18, 2024 | 101 | 2.73[8] | 0.3/4[8] |
| 2 | "House Money" | July 25, 2024 | 102 | 2.82[9] | 0.3/4[9] |
| 3 | "That's a Rap" | August 8, 2024 | 103 | 1.74[10] | 0.2/2[10] |
| 4 | "Six Degrees" | August 15, 2024 | 104 | 2.43[11] | 0.3/4[11] |
| 5 | "High Roller" | August 27, 2024 | 105 | 1.33[12] | 0.1/2[12] |
| 6 | "Feeling Lucky" | August 29, 2024 | 106 | 2.08[13] | 0.2/2[13] |
| 7 | "Go Big or Go Home" | September 5, 2024 | 107 | 1.78[14] | 0.2/2[14] |
| 8 | "Doubling Down" | September 12, 2024 | 108 | 1.87[15] | 0.2/2[15] |
| 9 | "Playing to Win" | September 19, 2024 | 110 | 2.24[16] | 0.2/2[16] |
| 10 | "High Stakes" | September 19, 2024 | 109 | 1.83[16] | 0.2/2[16] |
Notes
[edit]- ^ a b Between two games, a special mini-game was played called Magically Delicious Minute sponsored by Lucky Charms, where two players, both chosen at random from the 12 or 13 contestants, must answer their respective true-or-false question related to its sponsor. No cash prizes are awarded, however. Furthermore, the sponsor's mascot, Lucky the Leprechaun, appears either on the audience or sitting on the vacant seat, which was originally sat by the contestant from the first game.
- ^ The result for this episode's Magically Delicious Minute is that the first player got it right, while the second player got it wrong.
- ^ Among other game shows, Warren Usui appeared on Jeopardy! where he was a 3-day champion.[5]
- ^ Co-executive producer Kevin Bacon made an appearance in this episode.
- ^ The result for this episode's Magically Delicious Minute is that the first player got it wrong, while the second player got it right.
References
[edit]- ^ Pennacchio, George (July 17, 2024). "Lucky 13 hosts Shaq, Gina Rodriguez test contestants' knowledge for chance to win money". WLS-TV. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ White, Peter (May 3, 2024). "Shaquille O'Neal & Gina Rodriguez To Host ABC Game Show Lucky 13 From Exec Producer Kevin Bacon & Studio 1". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (May 3, 2024). "ABC Sets Summer Premiere Dates Including The Bachelorette; Renews Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Claim To Fame & Press Your Luck". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c Kanter, Jake (November 14, 2024). "'Lucky 13's Unusual Greenlight Model Proves Hostage To Fortune As ABC Nixes Game Show". Deadline. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ "Warren Usui". J! Archive. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Lucky 13 Episode Listings". The Futon Critic.
- ^ a b "Lucky 13 Episode Guide". Zap2it.
- ^ a b Douglas Pucci (July 19, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: Lucky 13 Game Show Debut on ABC Outdraws Competing Big Brother on CBS in Total Viewers". Programming Insider. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (July 26, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: Press Your Luck Deadpool & Wolverine Whammy Takeover on ABC is Most-Watched Prime Time Telecast". Programming Insider. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (August 9, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: Big Brother on CBS Achieves Season Highs, Team USA's Narrow Win in Men's Basketball Semifinal Delivers Large Afternoon Audience on NBC, USA Network and Peacock". Programming Insider. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (August 16, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: Big Brother on CBS Reaches New Season-High in Total Viewers". Programming Insider. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (August 28, 2024). "Tuesday Ratings: NBC Wins the Night". Programming Insider. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (August 30, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Interview Delivers Big Numbers for CNN". Programming Insider. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (September 9, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: Chiefs' Win Over Ravens on NBC and Peacock Sets New Record for NFL Kickoff Game". Programming Insider. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (September 13, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: Amazon Leads Prime Time with Season Premiere of Thursday Night Football". Programming Insider. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Pucci, Douglas (September 20, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: ABC and CBS Share Broadcast Leadership, Prime Video Tops All Outlets". Programming Insider. Retrieved September 20, 2024.